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Bataan Death March survivor U.S. Army veteran Ben Skardon finishes the Bataan Memorial Death March marathon at the White Sands Missile Range March 19, 2017 in New Mexico. Stock Photo

RMHYPYNY–Bataan Death March survivor U.S. Army veteran Ben Skardon finishes the Bataan Memorial Death March marathon at the White Sands Missile Range March 19, 2017 in New Mexico.

Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, and his assistant Donna Burdette observe 489 American flags that had just been placed on Clemson University’s Scroll of Honor - one for each Clemson alumnus who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country - during a flag placing ceremony in preparation for Memorial Day observances, May 25, 2017. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMJ89P6Y–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, and his assistant Donna Burdette observe 489 American flags that had just been placed on Clemson University’s Scroll of Honor - one for each Clemson alumnus who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country - during a flag placing ceremony in preparation for Memorial Day observances, May 25, 2017. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Stephen B. Owens, director of the joint staff, South Carolina National Guard, salutes retired Col. Ben Skardon, 100, a survivor of the Bataan Death March and recipient of two Silver Stars and three Bronze Stars for valor, during an ROTC commissioning ceremony at Clemson University, Dec. 20, 2017. Clemson University's Army and Air Force Reserve Officer's Training Corps units hold a joint commissioning ceremony in the Tillman Hall auditorium twice a year, and Skardon, who graduated from and was commissioned at Clemson in 1938, makes it a point to attend every one. ( Stock Photo

RMKY651A–U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Stephen B. Owens, director of the joint staff, South Carolina National Guard, salutes retired Col. Ben Skardon, 100, a survivor of the Bataan Death March and recipient of two Silver Stars and three Bronze Stars for valor, during an ROTC commissioning ceremony at Clemson University, Dec. 20, 2017. Clemson University's Army and Air Force Reserve Officer's Training Corps units hold a joint commissioning ceremony in the Tillman Hall auditorium twice a year, and Skardon, who graduated from and was commissioned at Clemson in 1938, makes it a point to attend every one. (

Bataan Death March survivor U.S. Army veteran Ben Skardon crosses the finish line during the Bataan Memorial Death March marathon at the White Sands Missile Range March 19, 2017 in New Mexico. Stock Photo

RMHYPYP6–Bataan Death March survivor U.S. Army veteran Ben Skardon crosses the finish line during the Bataan Memorial Death March marathon at the White Sands Missile Range March 19, 2017 in New Mexico.

U.S. Army Col. (Ret) Ben Skardon, survivor of the Bataan Death March, and his friend and assistant, Donna Burdette, observe 491 American flags that had just been placed on Clemson University’s Scroll of Honor - one for each Clemson alumnus who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country - during a flag placing ceremony in preparation for Memorial Day observances, May 25, 2017. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMJ89P79–U.S. Army Col. (Ret) Ben Skardon, survivor of the Bataan Death March, and his friend and assistant, Donna Burdette, observe 491 American flags that had just been placed on Clemson University’s Scroll of Honor - one for each Clemson alumnus who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country - during a flag placing ceremony in preparation for Memorial Day observances, May 25, 2017. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

Army Col. Ben Skardon, 101, and Air Force Cpl. James Bollich, 98, share the stage at the Las Cruces Convention Center, March 16, 2019. Both men are survivors of the Bataan Death March. Stock Photo

RMT44557–Army Col. Ben Skardon, 101, and Air Force Cpl. James Bollich, 98, share the stage at the Las Cruces Convention Center, March 16, 2019. Both men are survivors of the Bataan Death March.

RMHYPYP3–Bataan Death March survivor U.S. Army veteran Ben Skardon crosses the finish line during the Bataan Memorial Death March marathon at the White Sands Missile Range March 19, 2017 in New Mexico.

U.S. Army Col. (Ret) Ben Skardon, 99, recipient of two Silver Stars and three Bronze stars for valor in combat during WWII and survivor of the Bataan Death March, greets friends and admirers after helping to place 489 American flags on Clemson University’s Scroll of Honor - one for each Clemson alumnus who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country - during a flag placing ceremony in preparation for Memorial Day observances, May 25, 2017. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMJ89P73–U.S. Army Col. (Ret) Ben Skardon, 99, recipient of two Silver Stars and three Bronze stars for valor in combat during WWII and survivor of the Bataan Death March, greets friends and admirers after helping to place 489 American flags on Clemson University’s Scroll of Honor - one for each Clemson alumnus who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country - during a flag placing ceremony in preparation for Memorial Day observances, May 25, 2017. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

Clemson Univeristy professor emeritus, alumnus, and WWII hero Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, greets ROTC cadets who came to place flags around the Scroll of Honor for Military Appreciation Day, Nov. 3, 2016. Stock Photo

RMRJ983A–Clemson Univeristy professor emeritus, alumnus, and WWII hero Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, greets ROTC cadets who came to place flags around the Scroll of Honor for Military Appreciation Day, Nov. 3, 2016.

Bataan Death March survivor U.S. Army veteran Ben Skardon and his Bens Brigade support team walk the Bataan Memorial Death March marathon at the White Sands Missile Range March 19, 2017 in New Mexico. Stock Photo

RMHYRKPD–Bataan Death March survivor U.S. Army veteran Ben Skardon and his Bens Brigade support team walk the Bataan Memorial Death March marathon at the White Sands Missile Range March 19, 2017 in New Mexico.

U.S. Army Col. (Ret) Ben Skardon, 99, WWII hero and Bataan Death March survivor, salutes Henry Leitner’s stone in Clemson University’s Scroll of Honor after placing an American flag on it during a flag placing ceremony in preparation for Memorial Day observances, May 25, 2017. Leitner and Skardon, both Clemson alums, survived the infamous Bataan Death March and were Prisoners of War together. Skardon credits Leitner and another Clemson alum, Otis Morgan, for saving his life while they were all imprisoned in Japanese POW camps. Leitner and Morgan did not survive the war. (U.S. Army Reserve phot Stock Photo

RMJ89P71–U.S. Army Col. (Ret) Ben Skardon, 99, WWII hero and Bataan Death March survivor, salutes Henry Leitner’s stone in Clemson University’s Scroll of Honor after placing an American flag on it during a flag placing ceremony in preparation for Memorial Day observances, May 25, 2017. Leitner and Skardon, both Clemson alums, survived the infamous Bataan Death March and were Prisoners of War together. Skardon credits Leitner and another Clemson alum, Otis Morgan, for saving his life while they were all imprisoned in Japanese POW camps. Leitner and Morgan did not survive the war. (U.S. Army Reserve phot

Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, shares a laugh with supporters during the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, March 19, 2017. Stock Photo

RMR8YKYF–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, shares a laugh with supporters during the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, March 19, 2017.

Bataan Death March survivor U.S. Army veteran Ben Skardon, center, and his Bens Brigade support team walk the Bataan Memorial Death March marathon at the White Sands Missile Range March 19, 2017 in New Mexico. Stock Photo

RMHYPYNM–Bataan Death March survivor U.S. Army veteran Ben Skardon, center, and his Bens Brigade support team walk the Bataan Memorial Death March marathon at the White Sands Missile Range March 19, 2017 in New Mexico.

U.S. Army Col. (Ret) Ben Skardon, 99, recipient of two Silver Stars and three Bronze Stars for valor in WWII and survivor of the Bataan Death March, places a flag on Otis Morgan’s stone in Clemson University’s Scroll of Honor during a flag placing ceremony in preparation for Memorial Day observances, May 25, 2017. Morgan and Skardon were both Clemson alums and Prisoners of War together. Skardon credits Morgan and another fellow Clemson alum, Henry Leitner, for keeping him alive during his worst days as a POW. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMJ89P76–U.S. Army Col. (Ret) Ben Skardon, 99, recipient of two Silver Stars and three Bronze Stars for valor in WWII and survivor of the Bataan Death March, places a flag on Otis Morgan’s stone in Clemson University’s Scroll of Honor during a flag placing ceremony in preparation for Memorial Day observances, May 25, 2017. Morgan and Skardon were both Clemson alums and Prisoners of War together. Skardon credits Morgan and another fellow Clemson alum, Henry Leitner, for keeping him alive during his worst days as a POW. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

Col. Ben Skardon, a WWII POW, recipient of two Silver Stars, and survivor of the Bataan Death March, dances with the “cowbell guy” after walking in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 17, 2019. Stock Photo

RMT47DT7–Col. Ben Skardon, a WWII POW, recipient of two Silver Stars, and survivor of the Bataan Death March, dances with the “cowbell guy” after walking in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 17, 2019.

Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 98 (in white shirt) poses with the members of “Ben’s Brigade”, a group of his supporters, at the mile 8 marker of the Bataan Memorial Death March, March 20, 2016. (Photo by Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMPACR46–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 98 (in white shirt) poses with the members of “Ben’s Brigade”, a group of his supporters, at the mile 8 marker of the Bataan Memorial Death March, March 20, 2016. (Photo by Ken Scar)

Bataan Death March survivor U.S. Army veteran Ben Skardon walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March with members of the Bens Brigade support team at the White Sands Missile Range March 19, 2017 in New Mexico. Stock Photo

RMHYPYP0–Bataan Death March survivor U.S. Army veteran Ben Skardon walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March with members of the Bens Brigade support team at the White Sands Missile Range March 19, 2017 in New Mexico.

Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, crosses the eight-and-a-half mile finish line of the 28th annualBataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, March 19, 2017. Stock Photo

RMR8YM0Y–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, crosses the eight-and-a-half mile finish line of the 28th annualBataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, March 19, 2017.

U.S. Army medics greet retired Col. Ben Skardon, 98, as he completes 8.5 miles of the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 20, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMPACR45–U.S. Army medics greet retired Col. Ben Skardon, 98, as he completes 8.5 miles of the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 20, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

RMMXH4KF–Clemson Univeristy professor emeritus, alumnus, and WWII hero Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, greets ROTC cadets who came to place flags around the Scroll of Honor for Military Appreciation Day, Nov. 3, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon (retired), a WWII veteran and survivor of the Bataan Death March, greets cadets of Clemson University's Reserve Officers Training Corps at the base of a flagpole that had just been named in his honor, Nov. 21, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMPEAWR6–U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon (retired), a WWII veteran and survivor of the Bataan Death March, greets cadets of Clemson University's Reserve Officers Training Corps at the base of a flagpole that had just been named in his honor, Nov. 21, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

RMMPJWFA–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, shares a laugh with supporters during the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, March 19, 2017. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., accompanied by Ben's Brigade, March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMMD6EDB–100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., accompanied by Ben's Brigade, March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar)

Bataan Death March survivor U.S. Army veteran Ben Skardon and his Bens Brigade support team walk through a field of California poppies during the Bataan Memorial Death March marathon at the White Sands Missile Range March 19, 2017 in New Mexico. Stock Photo

RMHYPYNR–Bataan Death March survivor U.S. Army veteran Ben Skardon and his Bens Brigade support team walk through a field of California poppies during the Bataan Memorial Death March marathon at the White Sands Missile Range March 19, 2017 in New Mexico.

Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, speaks to a standing-room only crowd the night before the 28th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, March 18, 2017. Stock Photo

RMR8YM0T–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, speaks to a standing-room only crowd the night before the 28th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, March 18, 2017.

100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, is shaded by an American flag as he walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMMD6ECG–100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, is shaded by an American flag as he walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar)

World War II veteran Ben Skardon, a surivor of the Bataan Death March, speaks during a ceremony that dedicated the plaque that honors him seen here, which sits at the base of Clemson University's Memorial Stadium flag pole, as David Stalnaker looks on, Nov. 21, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMPEAWPT–World War II veteran Ben Skardon, a surivor of the Bataan Death March, speaks during a ceremony that dedicated the plaque that honors him seen here, which sits at the base of Clemson University's Memorial Stadium flag pole, as David Stalnaker looks on, Nov. 21, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, crosses the 8.5-mile finish line of the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMMD6EBR–100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, crosses the 8.5-mile finish line of the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar)

RMHYPYNX–Bataan Death March survivor U.S. Army veteran Ben Skardon and his Bens Brigade support team walk through a field of California poppies during the Bataan Memorial Death March marathon at the White Sands Missile Range March 19, 2017 in New Mexico.

Donna Burdette escorts retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, to the starting line of the 28th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 19, 2017. Stock Photo

RMR8YKYP–Donna Burdette escorts retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, to the starting line of the 28th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 19, 2017.

RMMD6EBY–100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, crosses the 8.5-mile finish line of the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar)

RMHYPYNN–Bataan Death March survivor U.S. Army veteran Ben Skardon and his Bens Brigade support team walk through a field of California poppies during the Bataan Memorial Death March marathon at the White Sands Missile Range March 19, 2017 in New Mexico.

Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, greets admirers after his talk the day before the 28th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 18, 2017. Stock Photo

RMR8YM0R–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, greets admirers after his talk the day before the 28th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 18, 2017.

RMMD6EBT–100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, crosses the 8.5-mile finish line of the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar)

A UH-60 Black Hawk flies over the 64-member “Ben’s Brigade” as they accompany retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, as he walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March, March 19, 2017. Stock Photo

RMR8YPXB–A UH-60 Black Hawk flies over the 64-member “Ben’s Brigade” as they accompany retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, as he walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March, March 19, 2017.

100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, walked between nearly 7 miles in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMMD6EBN–100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, walked between nearly 7 miles in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar)

Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, has no fun at all with members of his loyal support team, Ben’s Brigade, as he walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 19, 2017. Stock Photo

RMR8YKYJ–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, has no fun at all with members of his loyal support team, Ben’s Brigade, as he walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 19, 2017.

100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a revered Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, holds his Filipino World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal after a ceremony at White Sands Missile Range, March 24, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMMD6EBM–100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a revered Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, holds his Filipino World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal after a ceremony at White Sands Missile Range, March 24, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar)

RMMD6ECK–100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a revered Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, holds his Filipino World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal after a ceremony at White Sands Missile Range, March 24, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar)

U.S. Army Col. (retired) and Bataan Death March survivor Ben Skardon is surrounded by media and well-wishers - including Clemson University President James Clements (right) - as he reads the plaque at the base of the Memorial Stadium flag pole that was dedicated to him at a ceremony Nov. 21, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMPEAWPN–U.S. Army Col. (retired) and Bataan Death March survivor Ben Skardon is surrounded by media and well-wishers - including Clemson University President James Clements (right) - as he reads the plaque at the base of the Memorial Stadium flag pole that was dedicated to him at a ceremony Nov. 21, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

RMMPJWJ8–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, crosses the eight-and-a-half mile finish line of the 28th annualBataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, March 19, 2017. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

A U.S. Army Soldier snaps a quick photo of retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, as he walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 19, 2017. Stock Photo

RMR8YKYH–A U.S. Army Soldier snaps a quick photo of retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, as he walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 19, 2017.

100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, walked between 6.5 and 7 miles in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMMD6EBW–100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, walked between 6.5 and 7 miles in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar)

Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99 (center), a survivor of the Bataan Death March, jokes with some of his loyal support team, Ben’s Brigade, before the start of the 28th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 19, 2017. Stock Photo

RMR8YKYN–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99 (center), a survivor of the Bataan Death March, jokes with some of his loyal support team, Ben’s Brigade, before the start of the 28th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 19, 2017.

RMMD6ECC–100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, walked between 6.5 and 7 miles in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar)

Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, and his assitant, Donna Burdette, take photos with fans before opening ceremonies of the 28th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 19, 2017. Stock Photo

RMR8YM02–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, and his assitant, Donna Burdette, take photos with fans before opening ceremonies of the 28th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 19, 2017.

A participant in the 2018 Bataan Memorial Death March greets 100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, at the beginning of the race at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMMD6ECE–A participant in the 2018 Bataan Memorial Death March greets 100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, at the beginning of the race at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar)

RMMPJWFN–Donna Burdette escorts retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, to the starting line of the 28th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 19, 2017. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

“Forward, march!” Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, begins his walk in the Bataan Memorial Death March with the order his Japanese captors gave him to keep him walking during the real Bataan Death March, at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 19, 2017. Stock Photo

RMR8YKYM–“Forward, march!” Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, begins his walk in the Bataan Memorial Death March with the order his Japanese captors gave him to keep him walking during the real Bataan Death March, at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 19, 2017.

RMMPJWHY–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, greets admirers after his talk the day before the 28th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 18, 2017. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, gets a kiss from Ulli Dunn, a volunteer for the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, before Skardon gave a speech to a standing-room only crowd, March 18, 2017. Stock Photo

RMR8YM0P–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, gets a kiss from Ulli Dunn, a volunteer for the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, before Skardon gave a speech to a standing-room only crowd, March 18, 2017.

RMMPJWJ0–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, speaks to a standing-room only crowd the night before the 28th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, March 18, 2017. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, takes a water break as he walked nearly 7 miles in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMMD6EC1–100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, takes a water break as he walked nearly 7 miles in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar)

Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99 (in white hat), a survivor of the Bataan Death March, walks with members of Ben’s Brigade, his loyal support team, under a blazing New Mexico sun during the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 19, 2017. Stock Photo

RMR8YKYG–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99 (in white hat), a survivor of the Bataan Death March, walks with members of Ben’s Brigade, his loyal support team, under a blazing New Mexico sun during the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 19, 2017.

The dusty shoes of 100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, who walked between 6.5 and 7 miles in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMMD6EDA–The dusty shoes of 100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, who walked between 6.5 and 7 miles in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar)

Col. Ben Skardon, a 1938 graduate of Clemson University, WWII POW, recipient of two Silver Stars, and survivor of the Bataan Death March, walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. for the 12th time, March 17, 2019. He is 101 years old, and the only survivor of the actual death march to walk in the memorial march. Stock Photo

RMT47DTB–Col. Ben Skardon, a 1938 graduate of Clemson University, WWII POW, recipient of two Silver Stars, and survivor of the Bataan Death March, walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. for the 12th time, March 17, 2019. He is 101 years old, and the only survivor of the actual death march to walk in the memorial march.

100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon (in white hat), a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, walked between 6.5 and 7 miles in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMMD6EC7–100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon (in white hat), a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, walked between 6.5 and 7 miles in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar)

Col. Ben Skardon, a 1938 graduate of Clemson University, WWII POW, recipient of two Silver Stars, and survivor of the Bataan Death March, came to White Sands Missile Range, N.M. to walk in the Bataan Memorial Death March for the 12th time, March 17, 2019. He is 101 years old, and the only survivor of the actual death march to walk in the memorial march. Stock Photo

RMT47DTG–Col. Ben Skardon, a 1938 graduate of Clemson University, WWII POW, recipient of two Silver Stars, and survivor of the Bataan Death March, came to White Sands Missile Range, N.M. to walk in the Bataan Memorial Death March for the 12th time, March 17, 2019. He is 101 years old, and the only survivor of the actual death march to walk in the memorial march.

Donna Burdette, assistant of 100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, checks on how he's feeling at mile 4 of the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMMD6ECD–Donna Burdette, assistant of 100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, checks on how he's feeling at mile 4 of the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar)

RMT47DT9–Col. Ben Skardon, a 1938 graduate of Clemson University, WWII POW, recipient of two Silver Stars, and survivor of the Bataan Death March, walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. accompanied by 'Ben's Brigade', March 17, 2019. He is 101 years old, and the only survivor of the actual death march to walk in the memorial march.

Ben's Brigade accompanies 100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, as he walks between 6.5 and 7 miles in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMMD6EC6–Ben's Brigade accompanies 100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, as he walks between 6.5 and 7 miles in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar)

RMMPK4GP–A UH-60 Black Hawk flies over the 64-member “Ben’s Brigade” as they accompany retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, as he walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March, March 19, 2017. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bergbower greets U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon at the starting line of the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 20, 2016. Both men are Bataan Death March surviviors. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMPACR3C–U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bergbower greets U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon at the starting line of the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 20, 2016. Both men are Bataan Death March surviviors. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, gets help placing a flag on Otis Morgan’s stone on Clemson University’s Scroll of Honor, Nov. 3. 2016. Morgan was a fellow Clemson alum who helped save Skardon’s life while they were both interred in a Japanese prisoner of war camp. Morgan did not survive the war. Stock Photo

RMRJ9836–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, gets help placing a flag on Otis Morgan’s stone on Clemson University’s Scroll of Honor, Nov. 3. 2016. Morgan was a fellow Clemson alum who helped save Skardon’s life while they were both interred in a Japanese prisoner of war camp. Morgan did not survive the war.

Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 98, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, crosses his own personal finish line after walking more than eight miles in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 20, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMPACR48–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 98, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, crosses his own personal finish line after walking more than eight miles in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 20, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, walks through a field of blooming California poppies during the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 19, 2017. Skardon is the only Bataan survivor who walks in the memorial march, and he walks eight and a half miles. This was the tenth time he did it. Stock Photo

RMR8YKYB–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, walks through a field of blooming California poppies during the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 19, 2017. Skardon is the only Bataan survivor who walks in the memorial march, and he walks eight and a half miles. This was the tenth time he did it.

'60 Minutes' correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi interviews retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon as they walk in the 27th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 20, 2016. Skardon is the only Bataan survivor that walks in the march. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMPACR42–'60 Minutes' correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi interviews retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon as they walk in the 27th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 20, 2016. Skardon is the only Bataan survivor that walks in the march. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

Legendary Clemson University alumn U.S. Army Col. (Ret.) Ben Skardon (left), a survivior of the Bataan Death March, greats James and Beth Clements and David Stalnaker before a ceremony that dedicated a plaque at the base of the Memorial Stadium flag pole to Skardon, Nov. 21, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMPEAWPR–Legendary Clemson University alumn U.S. Army Col. (Ret.) Ben Skardon (left), a survivior of the Bataan Death March, greats James and Beth Clements and David Stalnaker before a ceremony that dedicated a plaque at the base of the Memorial Stadium flag pole to Skardon, Nov. 21, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

RMMPJWFD–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, has no fun at all with members of his loyal support team, Ben’s Brigade, as he walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 19, 2017. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, begins his walk in the Bataan Memorial Death March with 64 members of his loyal support team, Ben’s Brigade, at White Sands Missile Range, March 19, 2017. Skardon is the only Bataan survivor who walks in the memorial march. This was his tenth time participating, walking 8.5 miles each time. Stock Photo

RMR8YKYK–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, begins his walk in the Bataan Memorial Death March with 64 members of his loyal support team, Ben’s Brigade, at White Sands Missile Range, March 19, 2017. Skardon is the only Bataan survivor who walks in the memorial march. This was his tenth time participating, walking 8.5 miles each time.

RMMPJWFB–A U.S. Army Soldier snaps a quick photo of retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, as he walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 19, 2017. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

Korean War veteran and P.O.W. Bill Funchess greets World War II veteran and P.O.W. Ben Skardon during Clemson University's Reserve Officers' Training Corps 100th anniversary celebration, April 14, 2016. Both men graduated from Clemson's ROTC program - Skardon in 1938 and Funchess in 1948. (Photo by Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMP61RFJ–Korean War veteran and P.O.W. Bill Funchess greets World War II veteran and P.O.W. Ben Skardon during Clemson University's Reserve Officers' Training Corps 100th anniversary celebration, April 14, 2016. Both men graduated from Clemson's ROTC program - Skardon in 1938 and Funchess in 1948. (Photo by Ken Scar)

Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon poses with a group of Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets after the ROTC 100th anniversary celebration on Bowman Field, April 14, 2016. Skardon is a beloved alumnus and professor emeritus of Clemson as well as the only survivor of the Bataan Death March that walks in the memorial march. (Photo by Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMP61RFX–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon poses with a group of Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets after the ROTC 100th anniversary celebration on Bowman Field, April 14, 2016. Skardon is a beloved alumnus and professor emeritus of Clemson as well as the only survivor of the Bataan Death March that walks in the memorial march. (Photo by Ken Scar)

RMMD6ED3–100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., for the 11th time, March 25, 2018. Skardon walked nearly 7 of his typical 8.5 miles. (Photo by Ken Scar)

Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, prepares to cross the eight-and-a-half mile finish line fo the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, March 19, 2017. Skardon is the only survivor of the real Bataan Death March to walk in the memorial march. This was the 10th time he has walked this far in the march. Stock Photo

RMR8YM0W–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, prepares to cross the eight-and-a-half mile finish line fo the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, March 19, 2017. Skardon is the only survivor of the real Bataan Death March to walk in the memorial march. This was the 10th time he has walked this far in the march.

100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon (in white hat), a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, shows off his Clemson class ring with fellow alums during the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMMD6ECB–100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon (in white hat), a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, shows off his Clemson class ring with fellow alums during the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar)

Col. Ben Skardon, 101, a 1938 graduate of Clemson University, WWII POW, recipient of two Silver Stars, and survivor of the Bataan Death March, speaks at a POW event at the Las Cruces Convention Center, March 16, 2019. Skardon came to White Sands Missile Range, N.M. to walk in the Bataan Memorial Death March for the 12th time. He is the only survivor of the actual death march to walk in the memorial march. Stock Photo

RMT44556–Col. Ben Skardon, 101, a 1938 graduate of Clemson University, WWII POW, recipient of two Silver Stars, and survivor of the Bataan Death March, speaks at a POW event at the Las Cruces Convention Center, March 16, 2019. Skardon came to White Sands Missile Range, N.M. to walk in the Bataan Memorial Death March for the 12th time. He is the only survivor of the actual death march to walk in the memorial march.

Clemson University Provost Bob Jones (center), retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon (second from left), and Reserve Officer's Training Corps cadet Zackary Ballard cut the cake during the ROTC 100th anniversary celebration on Bowman Field, April 14, 2106. Skardon is 98 and Ballard is 18. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMP61RFR–Clemson University Provost Bob Jones (center), retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon (second from left), and Reserve Officer's Training Corps cadet Zackary Ballard cut the cake during the ROTC 100th anniversary celebration on Bowman Field, April 14, 2106. Skardon is 98 and Ballard is 18. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

RMPACR40–'60 Minutes' correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi interviews retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon as they walk in the 27th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 20, 2016. Skardon is the only Bataan survivor who walks in the march. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

Bataan Death March survivor U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon (retired) shares a laugh with members of Clemson University's Reserve Officer Training Corps honor guard, the Pershing Rifles, and David Stalnaker after the dedication ceremony for a plaque at the base of the Memorial Stadium flag pole that honors Skardon for his service and sacrifice. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMPEAWPP–Bataan Death March survivor U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon (retired) shares a laugh with members of Clemson University's Reserve Officer Training Corps honor guard, the Pershing Rifles, and David Stalnaker after the dedication ceremony for a plaque at the base of the Memorial Stadium flag pole that honors Skardon for his service and sacrifice. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon (retired) stands at attention as the Clemson University Reserve Officer Training Corps honor guard, the Pershing Rifles, prepare to raise the American flag up the Memorial Stadium flag pole after a ceremony dedicating a plaque at the base of the pole honoring him, Nov. 21, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMPEAWPH–U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon (retired) stands at attention as the Clemson University Reserve Officer Training Corps honor guard, the Pershing Rifles, prepare to raise the American flag up the Memorial Stadium flag pole after a ceremony dedicating a plaque at the base of the pole honoring him, Nov. 21, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

RMMPJWFJ–“Forward, march!” Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, begins his walk in the Bataan Memorial Death March with the order his Japanese captors gave him to keep him walking during the real Bataan Death March, at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 19, 2017. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

Col. Ben Skardon, a 1938 graduate of Clemson University, WWII POW, recipient of two Silver Stars, and survivor of the Bataan Death March, walks with 'Ben's Brigade' in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 17, 2019. Skardon came to White Sands to walk in the march for the 12th time. He is 101 years old, and the only survivor of the actual death march to walk in the memorial march. Stock Photo

RMT47DT4–Col. Ben Skardon, a 1938 graduate of Clemson University, WWII POW, recipient of two Silver Stars, and survivor of the Bataan Death March, walks with 'Ben's Brigade' in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 17, 2019. Skardon came to White Sands to walk in the march for the 12th time. He is 101 years old, and the only survivor of the actual death march to walk in the memorial march.

RMMPJWG7–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, and his assitant, Donna Burdette, take photos with fans before opening ceremonies of the 28th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 19, 2017. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

Col. Ben Skardon, a 1938 graduate of Clemson University, WWII POW, recipient of two Silver Stars, and survivor of the Bataan Death March, poses at the mile 8 marker of the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 17, 2019. Skardon came to White Sands to walk in the march for the 12th time. He is 101 years old, and the only survivor of the actual death march to walk in the memorial march. Stock Photo

RMT47DT3–Col. Ben Skardon, a 1938 graduate of Clemson University, WWII POW, recipient of two Silver Stars, and survivor of the Bataan Death March, poses at the mile 8 marker of the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 17, 2019. Skardon came to White Sands to walk in the march for the 12th time. He is 101 years old, and the only survivor of the actual death march to walk in the memorial march.

RMMPJWFK–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99 (center), a survivor of the Bataan Death March, jokes with some of his loyal support team, Ben’s Brigade, before the start of the 28th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 19, 2017. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

'60 Minutes' correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi shares a laugh with retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon as they walk in the 27th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, March 20, 2016. Skardon, 98, is the only survivor of the Bataan Death March who walks in the memorial march. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMPACR41–'60 Minutes' correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi shares a laugh with retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon as they walk in the 27th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, March 20, 2016. Skardon, 98, is the only survivor of the Bataan Death March who walks in the memorial march. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ken Scar)

Clemson University President James Clements shares a moment with Bataan Death March survivor and beloved Clemson alumnus U.S. Army Col. (retired) Ben Skardon, after a ceremony dedicating the plaque Skardon is touching here, Nov. 21, 2015. The plaque sits at the base of the Memorial Stadium flag pole and honors Skardon for his service and sacrifice. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMPEAWPG–Clemson University President James Clements shares a moment with Bataan Death March survivor and beloved Clemson alumnus U.S. Army Col. (retired) Ben Skardon, after a ceremony dedicating the plaque Skardon is touching here, Nov. 21, 2015. The plaque sits at the base of the Memorial Stadium flag pole and honors Skardon for his service and sacrifice. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

The Clemson University Reserve Officer Training Corps honor guard, the Pershing Rifles, raises the American flag up the Memorial Stadium flagpole as U.S. Army Col. (retired) Ben Skardon (left), a Bataan Death March survivor, watches, Nov. 21, 2015. The ceremony dedicated the flagpole to Skardon, also a Clemson alumnus and professor emeritus. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMPEAWPM–The Clemson University Reserve Officer Training Corps honor guard, the Pershing Rifles, raises the American flag up the Memorial Stadium flagpole as U.S. Army Col. (retired) Ben Skardon (left), a Bataan Death March survivor, watches, Nov. 21, 2015. The ceremony dedicated the flagpole to Skardon, also a Clemson alumnus and professor emeritus. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

RMT44555–Col. Ben Skardon, a 1938 graduate of Clemson University, WWII POW, recipient of two Silver Stars, and survivor of the Bataan Death March, came to White Sands Missile Range, N.M. to walk in the Bataan Memorial Death March for the 12th time, March 17, 2019. He is 101 years old, and the only survivor of the actual death march to walk in the memorial march. After he retired from the Army, he came back to Clemson and taught English until his retirement in 1982.

Clemson University Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets raise the American flag as U.S. Army Col. (retired) Ben Skardon, a survivor of the Bataan Death March and beloved Clemson alumnus, looks on, Nov. 21. 2015. The flag-raising happened before the game against Wake Forest, and after a ceremony dedicating the plaque at the base of the pole that honors Skardon for his service and sacrifice. (Photo by Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMPE9JR1–Clemson University Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets raise the American flag as U.S. Army Col. (retired) Ben Skardon, a survivor of the Bataan Death March and beloved Clemson alumnus, looks on, Nov. 21. 2015. The flag-raising happened before the game against Wake Forest, and after a ceremony dedicating the plaque at the base of the pole that honors Skardon for his service and sacrifice. (Photo by Ken Scar)

Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 98, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 20, 2016. He is the only survivor that walks in the memorial march, and has gone more than 8 miles nine years in a row. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMPACR3M–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 98, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 20, 2016. He is the only survivor that walks in the memorial march, and has gone more than 8 miles nine years in a row. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

RMMPJWHX–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, gets a kiss from Ulli Dunn, a volunteer for the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, before Skardon gave a speech to a standing-room only crowd, March 18, 2017. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

RMT47DTA–Col. Ben Skardon, a 1938 graduate of Clemson University, WWII POW, recipient of two Silver Stars, and survivor of the Bataan Death March, came to White Sands Missile Range, N.M. to walk in the Bataan Memorial Death March for the 12th time, March 17, 2019. He is 101 years old, and the only survivor of the actual death march to walk in the memorial march. After he retired from the Army, he came back to Clemson and taught English until his retirement in 1982.

The Clemson University Reserve Officer Training Corps honor guard, the Pershing Rifles, raises the American flag on the Memorial Stadium flagpole as U.S. Army Col. (retired) Ben Skardon (left), 98, a Bataan Death March survivor, watches, Nov. 21, 2015. The ceremony permanently dedicated the flagpole to Skardon, a Clemson alumnus and professor emeritus. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMPEAWPK–The Clemson University Reserve Officer Training Corps honor guard, the Pershing Rifles, raises the American flag on the Memorial Stadium flagpole as U.S. Army Col. (retired) Ben Skardon (left), 98, a Bataan Death March survivor, watches, Nov. 21, 2015. The ceremony permanently dedicated the flagpole to Skardon, a Clemson alumnus and professor emeritus. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

RMMD6EC5–100-year-old Bataan Death March survivor Col. Ben Skardon, a beloved Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus, walks in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., accompanied by 75 members of “Ben’s Brigade”, a group of his former students, family, friends, and relatives of men he served with in WWII, March 25, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar)

RMMR80GR–Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, and his assistant Donna Burdette observe 489 American flags that had just been placed on Clemson University’s Scroll of Honor - one for each Clemson alumnus who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country - during a flag placing ceremony in preparation for Memorial Day observances, May 25, 2017. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet Noah Cruse, a freshman studying industrial engineering at New Mexico State University (right) steadies U.S. Army Col. (retired) Ben Skardon, 98, as they walk in the 27th annual Bataan Memorial Death March, March 20, 2016. Skardon is the only Bataan survivor who walks in the march. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMPACR43–Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet Noah Cruse, a freshman studying industrial engineering at New Mexico State University (right) steadies U.S. Army Col. (retired) Ben Skardon, 98, as they walk in the 27th annual Bataan Memorial Death March, March 20, 2016. Skardon is the only Bataan survivor who walks in the march. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

RMT47DTE–Col. Ben Skardon, a 1938 graduate of Clemson University, WWII POW, recipient of two Silver Stars, and survivor of the Bataan Death March, came to White Sands Missile Range, N.M. to walk in the Bataan Memorial Death March for the 12th time, March 17, 2019. He is 101 years old, and the only survivor of the actual death march to walk in the memorial march. After he retired from the Army, he came back to Clemson and taught English until his retirement in 1982.

Former Navy Special Operations Master Chief Harold Bologna, a double amputee, embraces retired U.S. Army Col. and Bataan Death March Survivor Ben Skardon, 98, after they each walked more than 8 miles in the 27th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 20, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar) Stock Photo

RMPACR3J–Former Navy Special Operations Master Chief Harold Bologna, a double amputee, embraces retired U.S. Army Col. and Bataan Death March Survivor Ben Skardon, 98, after they each walked more than 8 miles in the 27th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 20, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar)

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